Case Processing
VAWA I-485: Address Change Advice Needed
Hi everyone,
I filed my I-485 separately after my VAWA approval. When I filed, my residence was in Brooklyn. I just finished my biometrics, and I’ve now moved to Queens.
I’m wondering if I need to update my physical address. My mailing address hasn’t changed—it’s still my lawyer’s office. If I do need to update, should I do it online, by mail (AR-11), or by phone?
Also, I’m a bit worried about the interview: if the officer asks for my current address, should I say Brooklyn or Queens? Will updating my address affect my I-485 processing or interview scheduling at this stage?
Thanks so much for any advice!
#vawa
Past (2015) cured Tuberculosis History While filing i-485
Hi, I am really worried about something. If any one of you faced the similar situation like me I would be grateful.
I had tuberculosis in 2015, which was fully treated and cured in my home country. I’ve had no health issues since then. Though i do not have the prescriptions back then because it was long ago and we do not have any EHR, I did a checkup in 2021 and the doctor said basically the scar you see on your lungs is basically due to the previous damage done to you by the virus. But it is not harming you. I had that checkup report of 2021.
I’m planning to file Form I-485 under the NIW category, and I’m worried about how a past (but cured) TB diagnosis might be viewed during the immigration medical exam?
I have seen from the UsCis that they only give in-admission to active cases only. Treated or previous one are admissible and marked as latent TB.
Any helpful insights from you would be great from you or your known peoples experience if any. I already got the appointment of a doctor from south asia as I am from south asia. Should i explain him my previous treated TB history and the previous 2021 checkup reports so that he can understand?
Thanks
interview date delay
I have applied for my son since November 2023 until now there is no interview date available for him. he’s just 4 years old leaving back home alone since his mother joined me here in the US. his case was DQ since March 2025
IR-2
U.S. citizen filing for a child under 21
Total Days: 485 days
Case
2023-11-11
2025-03-10
I-130
485 Days
Potomac Service Center: I-130
I got this message today."correspondence was received and uscis is reviewing it"
anyone with the same situation
VAWA spouse or child: Self-petitioning spouse or child of an abusive U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident
Total Days: 1424 days
Case
2022-04-06
Today
I-360
1424 Days
Vermont Service Center: I-360
J-1 extension with Pending I-485
I would value perspectives from immigration attorneys and practitioners on a nuanced status question.
Scenario:
Pending I-485 (Adjustment of Status)
Not subject to the 212(e) two-year home residency requirement
No plans for international travel
J-1 program sponsor is willing to extend the DS-2019
The individual would remain in the U.S. during the extension period
In this context:
1. Does extending J-1 status itself create any meaningful risk to the pending I-485?
2. How does USCIS assess immigrant intent when the applicant remains in the U.S. and is not seeking visa stamping or reentry?
3. Are there known adjudication trends or case examples where this created complications?
